# Sustainable Coastal Development MENA Forum

- Dates: November 2026
- Location: Habtoor Grand Resort & Spa, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
- Organiser: Great Minds Group
- Industry: Energy & Cleantech

## About

The 3rd Sustainable Coastal Development and Ocean Action MENA Forum is a conference focused on addressing the challenges of coastal development and ecological preservation in the Middle East and North Africa region. It targets regulators, developers, contractors, consultants, and environmental experts to discuss sustainable coastal construction, infrastructure, and habitat protection.

## Official links

- [Official website](https://coastmenaforum.com/)
- [Registration](https://coastmenaforum.com/register/)

## Topics

- coastal construction
- coastal infrastructure
- ocean habitats preservation
- sustainable dredging practices
- coral reef restoration projects

## Speakers

- Captain Saif Al Mheiri, Chief Sustainability Officer and CEO, Abu Dhabi Maritime UAE
- Sarah Shaw, CEO, Majra UAE
- Andrea Gazzola, Head of Marine and Geotechnics, Abu Dhabi Ports UAE
- Dr. Hussain Khansaheb, Executive Director - Marine Engineering, Dubai Holding UAE
- Vienna Eleuteri, CEO Advisor, Saudi Red Sea Authority KSA
- Munis Momani, Director Marine Tourism, Red Sea Global KSA
- Nasser Tlassellal, General Director, Tanger Med Engineering Morocco
- Amine Malti, Senior Project Manager, Tanger Med Engineering Morocco
- Craig J. Thackray, Vice President MEA Environment, AECOM, UAE
- Finalay Leibrick, Practice Director - Ground Engineering – MENA, AECOM UAE
- Stan Sikorski, Port and Maritime AMEP Regional Director, Surbana Consultants Pte. Ltd UAE
- Dr. Juan Recio, AECOM UAE
- Dr. Lisham Bonakdar, Egis UAE
- Ragini Kalapatapu, Associate Director for ESG, Egis, UAE
- Dr. Eric Iribarren, Coastal Head - ME, Jacobs UAE
- Alida Saleh, Head of Sustainability - Middle East, JLL UAE
- Dr. Ali O. Melibari, Chairman of Civil Engineering, Saudi Council of Engineers KSA
- Maurice Kerr, Marine Infrastructure Expert, KSA
- Fabien Loy, Associate Director Infrastructure – ME, Buro Happold UAE
- Christian Seifart, CEO, SEVRA UAE

## Ticket pricing

USD 25 to 999

## Related events

- [QMS Audit and IFRS for Oil & Gas Industry](https://www.luminik.io/events/qms-audit-and-ifrs-for-oil-gas-industry-dubai/)
- [Advanced Cyber Security Training](https://www.luminik.io/events/advanced-cyber-security-training-dubai/)
- [LBO Model, Loan Structuring, Pricing and Leveraged Acquisition Finance](https://www.luminik.io/events/lbo-model-loan-structuring-pricing-and-leveraged-acquisition-finance-dubai/)
- [Global King Project Management Event in Dubai](https://www.luminik.io/events/global-king-project-management-event-in-dubai/)
- [Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) in Smart Cities](https://www.luminik.io/events/governance-risk-and-compliance-in-smart-cities-dubai/)
- [Green Ammonia as a Hydrogen Carrier](https://www.luminik.io/events/green-ammonia-as-a-hydrogen-carrier-dubai/)

Source: https://www.luminik.io/events/sustainable-coastal-development-forum-dubai/